7 ä E. A. Meeting: at TTasfcrnctoa. The Big Four and Chesapeako St Ohio Railwayu $11 have a special N. E. A. Wisconsin train, leaving Chicago Tuesday, July 5th, at 1 p. m., arriving In Washington the following afternoon. The party will consist of the leading educators of Wisconsin, and will stop at White Sulphur Springs, Va.f for breakfast and a concert on the morning of the 6th. This route has more moun tain and river scenery and more bat tlefields than any other line. Write at once for maps, rates and sleeping car reservations. The rate is one fare plus two dollars (membership fee) for the round trip. Bicycles carried free. H. W. Sparks, T. P. A., 234 Clark street, Chicago. Couldn't RelleTe Tapa. They are telling a good story on Massachusetts at the expense of Gov. Wolcott's youngest boy, who "was one of a class asked to name the governor of the state. On replying that he did not know he was told by his teacher to ask his father that night. He returned next morning to report: "Wel...

mmnmmmmmmmwmmmmttks S a 1 (Ll?c3nbcpenbcnt Fimday, July 1, 18.S. LOCAL BREVITIES. From Friday's Dallr. Koyse was shelved yesterday down at 1'ochetter. Water melons have tound their way to Plymouth. The grand jury convened this morn ing for a two day session. Kwalt vs Wiltfong was the case that was argued before Judge Capron today. Michigan City beat the "Maroons" yesterday at the fair grounds 14 to 2. That's all. The telephone line from this city to Kochester was kept hot until 10 p. m., last night. Will Reynolds will be one of the new recruits that will join company M at Tampa, Florida. Agents of almost every kind, cut and calibre are working the good people of Marshall county. It is stated that the woods are f nil of squirrels and that the hunters are having great sport. Tor sale or trade One solid comfort gang plow, one tornado feed cutter. Address. Victor Welch. Rutland, lud. The Rochester party returned home today fu.My convinced that they did the right thing when they downed M...

1-1 liest Cou til fa tl 0 THE WEEKLY 1HDEPEHDEHT. C W. METSKER, Pub. and Prop. PLYMOUTH, - . INDIANA, TOPICS OP TODAY. EXCEED $S00,000,000. The preliminary reports cf May as portations which have reached the bu reau of statistics make it quite appa rent that the agricultural exports of the year "will be considerably in excess cf $800,000,000, the total for the year being likely to reach ?S35,000,000. Never be fore have the exports of agricultural products reached the $800,000,000 line, and never but twice have they been as much as $700,000,000, the two occasions In which they passed the $700,000,000 line being in 1S81 and 1S92. Compared with the last fiscal year the increase In exports of agricultural products will be fully $150,000,000, and compared with the preceding year the increase will be over $250,000,000, while the total will be fully 50 per cent In excess of that of the fiscal year 1893. BLOW AT THE "GROWLER." If, as the brewers say, the tax on beer will Injure the "can" an...

HISTORY OP THE , WAR. Important Events Reviewed and Condensed Into Reliable Form for Our Readers. Sund;ir, .lunf ll. Sranish ln'anfry made a hasty retreat for tcver at Guaiuanaino under heavy fire from American war shirs. They ran so fat none of them could be hit. The marines at Camp HcCalla are anxiously awaiting the arrival of S!iafter's army. Admiral Sampson has decided to re Jure Mono Castle at Santiago. He thinks one dnaniite shell from the Ve suvius will Li? suMkient. He has learned that Ilobson and his men are no longer held in the fort as a shield asrainst the tire of tho American ships. The Jladtid correspondent cf the Paris Temps says a report it current that Manila has surrendered. The cruiser Newark has left Hampton Roads with part of the Illinois recruits on board, but may have gonn out enly to test her engines and her new ti-inch rifles. Ilelief that Lew Wal lace will be nominated a major general in a day or so is entertained by Indiana congress men. President McKinley...

0?e3nbcpenbent Fkiday, July 1, ltttS. MAliKET ItEPORT. Uutter 10c Kggs He Chickens c Lard c Potatoes &c Tlour perewt 2.40 to 2.80 Corn meal 1.00 Hops per hd 4.00 Cattle 4.25 Wheat TO live 40c Corn 2Sc Uats 23c Clover seed 2.40 Timothv seed 2.00 Millitseed 100 Timothy hay per ton 7.00 to 7.00 Clover hay per ton COO to 7.00 Marsh hay per ton 3.00 to 4.00 Straw er load 2 00 Furnished by I'd. S. Hogarth & Co. LOCAL BREVITIES. From Tuesday's Dally. Fxpress Agent Leonard's wounded am is not improving very rapidly and causes him much pain. J. II. Fugh, editor of the Pythian Journal, of Indianapolis, was a visitor to Hyperion lodge last night. Major Feaser and Sergt. Ford left on the noon train today for South JJend and will leave for Tampa, Florida, to morrow. "Hobos" seem to mako Goshen and Elkhart their head quarters, and they make life miserable for the inhabitants of those towns. The delegates to the Y. P. C. U. con vention now in session ii Plymouth, received a hearty welcome ...

1 Come Vol. 4. PLYMOUTH, MARSHALL COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, JULY 8, 189S. No. 30. Marshall ledepeedeeto COOL, COMFORTABLE AND FASHIONABLE CLOTHING for warm, hot weather. To the man who wants to he properly at tired in his hot weather costume, let him glance at our stock. Blue Serge Coats, skeleton made, are all the rage now, and wTe have an elegant line. Also carry a very good assortment of Crash Suits, and extra Pants and Vests. Are closing out a lot of Summer Coats and Vests at 25c and 35c. Ladies' Wrapper Dept A full and complete line in all grades and sizes. A great reduc tion has heen made in this de partment. AVc must sacrifice these goods to make room for other goods. Take time hy the forelock and purchase. Attention, Farmers! Headquarters for Grain Sacks. Ball HurIar Shot. Gideon Logan, who runs a general store in Teegarden, is a man that is not to be fooled with, especially by those "Weary willies" who tramp through the country and make it their business to get a living with...

A Brave Coward. By Robert Louis Stevenson. CHAVTEU VII!. Cf.ritir.ued.) j vol vers. Mr. Kuddlestone. who had A vol- r.i'n- now heard hailing us already refused a f.rcarm, put us lc Jircir. ru 'j.iivaice. From the window j hind him with a manner cf command, we- ccwu: sr f.gui-f of a man in the i "Let Clara open the doer," said lie. mc-etüir; ?ie stuod nii-tioniets, his j "So. if they fire a volley, the will be fare v.T;l:ft-: io onrs and a rixy of s-ome- protected. And in the meantime tLinr vrhi'e tr. hit- extended r.rir.: and , stand tehind me. I am the scapegoat; us ere. "njo,(d riht down upon him. I my tins have found me out." 'Küh e wm fI gou-1 n.any yards dis- i heard him, as I stood breathless La: on Jhe links, we vould see the j by his- shoulder, with my pistol ready, :&tcniigl.t flitter in his eye?. j pattering off prayers in a tremulous, He opened his lips again, and spoke ; rapid whisper; and I confess, horrid as Scr some minutes on end. in a key so j the thought may se...

J Increase of Scientists. 1 Christian Scientists sborr a Tronder ,ful ability to increase in combers ami to obtain funds for tbe erection of Dew and sumptuous rd of vorship. Following close -jpcn the general an nouncement of the fact that 1.S50 uev members joined the Scientist church in Boston a week ago It the new: that the Second church, New York, is to erect a place of worship at a cost of $125,000. A remarkable fact about Christian Sel tne church membership, 'however, ia that many who join it continue as embers cf other churches. That is, they do not give np their old. church membership for the new. The rea- en ttey do not is because they re gard the Christian Science church in the light of a Lealer. How to 5fTf Ci"olnte Ice. New York Evening Pest : Iced choco late is sometimes t erved at hot veathei luncheons instead of iced tea or ooft'en. "A formula for it is tc make the oou in the propcrtion of a beaptug tea spoonful to each half pint of boiling "water. This is mixed and too...

mmmm?mmmmmmmmmm?tt 1 CAR LOAD of TIN I a n . to go at Buck's Cash g EVERY CN GUARANTEED. iil?c3nfcepenbenf Friday, July 8, 18'JS. LOCAL MtEVrnES. From Friday' Daily. This is the outing month. A Slö.OOO tramp was in Plymouth todijr. Miss Lena Beckoell is visiting friends in Waisaw. Ed Shearer and wife are home from Milwaukee. F. M. Might, of Rochester, is in the city on business. Mrs. Huge and family spent the day down at Pretty lake. Harry Talbott, of Tipton, is the guest of James Parks. Morgan Greer, of El wood, is in this city visiting relatives. Charles Wright, of Logansport, was in tne city today on business. "jpot" (Jilbreth is working in Stude baker's factory in South Rend. 1). C. Cole and wife of Kennett, Mo., are in the city visiting relatives. "The old 8wiming bole" is what catches the boys these hot days. Thomas M. Rright, of Hamilton, Ohio, is visiting friends in this city. Lieut. It. 15. Oglesbee has been or dered to report for duty at Washington City. The senate reporte...

THE WEEKLY INDEPENDENT. C W. METSKER, Pub. and Prop. PLYMOUTH, - INDIANA, a TOPICS OF TODAY. PERILS OF WAR CORRESPOND ENTS. In the list of the wounded In the first battle of our army in Cuba the name of Edward Marshall, correspond ent of the New York Journal and Ad vertiser, is followed with the ominous word "serious." In the details of the fight II appears that he was with Col onel Wood's rough riders when with Intrepid impetousity they ruehed into the Spanish ambuscade. Two bullets ended his share in the advance, one entering the abdomen, the other hit ting the spine. Although bis lower limbs were paralyzed and death seem ed near, he asked for a cigarette to moke while he dictated the story of thi battle to ttn point of his fall for his paper. CURRENCY BILL TOGO OVER. The decision of the sincere friends of currency reform in the national house to postpone consideration of the com prehensive bill lately reported by Con gressman McCleary is by no means to be regarded as a bad omen. ...

HISTORY QP THE WAR. Important Events Reviewed and Condensed Into Reliable Form for Our Readers. Saturday, Jane 15. .' The first dispatch from Genera! Shaftei j concerning the engagement betwetn the j Spaniards and tne American forces I reached the v.ar department and was as I follows: "Haiquiri. June 24 Furth- j r news from General Wheeler places our lost In this morning's firing i t auoui ten Kineu ana iorty wounuea. i Captain Capron. First United States vol unteer rivalry, killed. Wounded Major Urodie. Cr ptam McClintock and Lieuten ant W. Tnomas. First L'n.ted States vol unteer t cavalry; iljjor Bell, Captain Knox and Lieutenant Bryam. First Unit ed States cavalry. Captain Knox seri ously. Captain Wainwright. formerly re ported woundt-d, is uninjured. The names of the others killed and wounded are not yet known. The Spaniards occupied a very strong and intrenched position on a high hill. The firing lasted about an hour and the enemy was driven from this position, which is now occ...

Prof. Frank Redd and Prof. P. Üf?c3nbepenbent FniDAY, July 8, IS'jS. MARKET REPOItT. Butter ... EgB Chickens. Lara Potatoes. 12c l'c Oc c üOc Flour percwt 2.40 to 2.80 Corn meal 1.00 Iloes per hd 4.00 Cattle 4.25 Wheat 5ö Kye 30c Com 25c Oats 20c Clover seed 2.40 Timothy seed 2.00 Millitseed 1.00 Timothy hay per ton 0.00 to 7.00 Clover hay per ton COO to 7.00 Marsh hay per ton 3.00 to 4.00 Straw per load 2 00 Furnished by Ed. S. Hogarth & Co. LOCAL BREVITIES. From Tuesday's Dally. The Fourth only comes once a year. Some of the boys haven't gotten over it yet. The dance at the opera house last night was a very enjoyable affair and well attended. Judge Capron received a telegram July 4 from Capt. John Capron stating that they were still at Tampa. Miss Elsie Maxey left this morniDg for Washington, D. C, to attend the Teachers association. She will be absent for two weeks. Dr. Wilson received a telephone call this morning to come at once to In. wood to attend Dr. Kaiser wbo is dan- ...

Y" IT 1 1 epeedee A. Vol. 1. PLYMOUTH, MARSHALL COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, JULY 15, 1898. No. 31. jarslniail Rem mailt Remnant Beginning Saturday, July 16, 1898, we inaugurate a Great Remnant Sale. In every department we have found the accunni lation of odds and ends which we brought together under one separate department. Every article is marked in plain figures at WAY DOWN PRICES. Ye are especially strong in Dress Goods Remnants. Boys' Department. A new line of Linen Pants, both in the knee and lomr lengths. Just the article for hot weather wear. To those who wish to go visiting and are in need of a Trunk, Yalise or Telescope, we can supply your want. Have these goods at all prices. Ball Carabin PLYMOUTH, IND. H. A. SHAMBAUGH'S spnl Si f Shoes at $2.12 We are hustling for Shoe Business as usual, aud as usual are giving the values that uriiifj business: They are not odd sles; they are not broken lines: but are new goods, new shapes. Black or Tan. All sizes, all widths In LADIES AND G...

f A Brave r t By Robert CHAPTER IX (Continued.) And with that he was gone among the thicket. I made a fire, for I had no fear of the Italians, who had even Bpared all the little possessions left in my encampment; and, broken as she was by the excitement and the hideous catastrophe of the evening, I managed to bring her tack to some composure of mind and strength of body. Day had already come, when a sharp "Hist?" sounded from the th cket. I started from the ground, but the volte of Northmou ras heard addirg. in the most tranquil tones: "Come iure, Cassilis. and alone; I want to show you something." I consulted Clara wilh my eyes. end. receiving her tacit permission, left her alone and clambered out of the den. At some distance off I saw Northmour leaning against an alder, and. as scoa as he perceived me, he began walkirg eeaward. I had almost overtaken him as he reached the outskirts of th ? wood. "Look." said he, pausing. A couple of steps more brought me out of the foliage. The li...

STANDARD DICTIONARY. WTiat Leading Authorities Say About the Work. The Freeman's Journal, Dublin, Ire land, March 23, 1894: "For scholarly accuracy, and exceptional fulness . . . it stands unrivaled. ... Of other ex isting dictionaries with which we are acquainted, we know of none that can be compared with the Standard." Simon Newcomb, LL D., Johns Hop kins University, the great astronomer, April 2, 1895: "There was a determin ation shown at every step to spare nei ther expense nor trouble In obtaining the most accurate infornratlon on ev ery subject that entered into the Dic tionary. Looking over the finished work I am surprised at the renewed evi dence of that care and attention, which I meet at every turn. As a specimen of which every one can judge, we may take the colored plates. Their beauty needs no statement from me, but I must say that I have never seen any plate of the spectrum which reproduced so accurately and brilliantly the actual colors as observed." Dr. G. Brown Goode...

I CAR LOAD of TIN 73 Dfl hU f J i m 11 (I logo at 25c per doz. at uck's Cash Hardware. EVERY CAN GUARANTEED. 0?c3nbepenbcnt Fkiday. July 15, 18'JS. LOCAL BREVITIES- From Friday's Dally. Prosper Mickey is visiting his sister in Kosciusko county. Mis Ktlie Conger will spend a few wteks in New York state with relatives. Mr. ,l3ke Speyer, of Lexington, Ky., i9 the guest of Mr. M. Lauer and firnily. John C. Shoemaker, who has been sick for the past two weeks is reported tetter today. Many of the factories throughout the country have closed down for the heated term which is now here. Scores of people in Plymouth are out on the street 8 at 5 o'clock looking for Chicago morning papers, The last quarterly meeting will be held at Lapaz July l'i and 17. Rev. Sickafoose will preside. C. A. Spitler, pastor. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Houghton entertained Mrs. Horace Corbin and a few relatives in honor of Mrs. Corbin's birthday July 7. J. W. Neiders says that matters polit ical are very quiet, but ther...

.23 .23 Vi .30?i THE WEEKLY IHDEPEHDE11T. G W. METSKER, Pub. and Prop. PXTUOUTH, - - - INDIANA, IMS Minor Happenings cf the Past Week. EVENTS OF LAST SEVEN DAYS. Political, Religious, Social and Criminal Doings of the Whole World Carefully Condensed for Our Header Xlie Ac cldetit Record. Centralia, 111 A stranger was ar rested here for passing counterfeit money, both silver and paper. He has been here about ten days and is known by the names of Smith and Howels. London. The continued withdraw als of gold for Germany and Russia and dividend payments have caused a rise in the discount rate, and money is expected to gradually become dearer. New York The Clyde line steamer Delaware from New York to Charles ton, burned to the water's edge off Bar ncgat inlet. Her twenty-nine passen gers and her crew of thirty-two men were rescued without the loss of a life. Chicago. Scott Moore, 28 years old, while crossing the Rock Island tracks, was struck by a northbound suburban train and fatally inj...